City safety & data profile

DepewNY

Depew, NY is a 15K-resident city in Erie County with a median household income of $73,556.

Erie County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Depew, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Depew has a population larger than 28% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $196,500.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 72%
By size
$73,556
Median income
$196,500
Median home
9.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Depew

Depew posts a median household income higher than 42% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 58%
by median income, US cities

Where Depew income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,556 Bottom 42% higher than 42% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Depew, NY beyond the headline numbers

Depew sits inside Erie County, New York, at roughly 42.90°N, -78.69°W. Population 15,146, $73,556 median household income. Median home value $196,500, median rent $1,061. Poverty rate 9.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Depew's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.6%, then obesity at 31.7%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Depew from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,146
Depew
Median Income
$73,556
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$196,500
-14% vs avg
Median Age
43.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Erie County) - Depew's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
951K+3%
Median Income
$72,839+44%
Median Home Value
$233,800+88%
Poverty Rate
13.9%-5%
Unemployment
4.9%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for Depew, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
Poverty Rate
9.4% -34% vs avg
Unemployment 4.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.1%
Work From Home 9.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 89.9%
African American 2%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.6%
Obesity
31.7%
High Blood Pressure
31.3%
Physical Inactivity
23.7%
Binge Drinking
18.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.1%
Current Smoking
12.8%
Current Asthma
11.5%
Diabetes
9.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.2%
Annual Checkup 82%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
5.4%
Stroke
3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Depew, NY? ▼
Depew, NY has a population of 15,146 people, located in Erie County, New York.
What is the median household income in Depew? ▼
The median household income in Depew, NY is $73,556 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.4%.
What is the median home value in Depew? ▼
The median home value in Depew, NY is $196,500. Median rent is $1,061/month.
What are the top health concerns in Depew? ▼
The top health indicators in Depew include Short Sleep Duration (36.6%), Obesity (31.7%), High Blood Pressure (31.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Depew? ▼
The median age in Depew, NY is 43.4 years. 25.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Depew, NY is located in Erie County, New York. With a population of 15K and a $73,556 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Depew area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Depew's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Erie County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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